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KS HB2436
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Wikle
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "emergency opioid antagonist" to include expired opioid antagonists (such as naloxone nasal spray) up to 10 years past the expiration date for treating opioid overdoses
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Clarifies that individuals who administer an emergency opioid antagonist, including expired versions, to someone experiencing an opioid overdose qualify for immunity from arrest under Kansas's Good Samaritan law
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Maintains existing protections requiring individuals to remain at the scene, cooperate with emergency responders, and provide identifying information to receive legal immunity
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Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-2312 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Defining emergency opioid antagonist as including an expired emergency opioid antagonist for a person rendering aid to another in reasonable need of medical assistance.
Last Action
House Withdrawn from Calendar, Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
2/2/2026